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Diagnosed with gerd at 48 by upper gi series minor symptoms most days with nexium (esomeprazole). what are my chances for barrets or espophical cancer later in life?
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OddsAbout6:1After10y: Barret's occurs in variable times after onset of GERD, but usually takes years. It is found in about 10-15% of people who are studied for GERD.People who have it are at a higher risk of cancer but it's still quite low (around .5%)These are just round numbers- and the time factor is unclear (from onset GERD to Barret's and from Barret's to cancer).Unless your GERD is really severe, I wouldn't worry
Answered 2/7/2015
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